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Here we go….
https://www.spiked-online.com/2023/12/19/why-the-eu-is-coming-for-elon-musk/
The formal infringement proceedings against X will focus on its supposed failure to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which came into force in August. This will be the first real test of the EU’s enforcement of the DSA and will demonstrate just how much power the European Commission has over what is allowed to be said, seen or heard online.
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Who were these ‘qualified sources’? And what content was ‘flagged’ by which ‘relevant authorities’? No details were forthcoming. In fact, not even X has been made aware of the specifics. In response to the letter, Musk asked the European Commission to ‘list the violations you allude to on X, so that the public can see them’. This prompted Breton to arrogantly reply that Musk was ‘well aware of your users’ – and authorities’ – reports on fake content and glorification of violence. Up to you to demonstrate that you walk the talk.’ In short, it was a demand that Musk start censoring X’s users – or else.
https://www.spiked-online.com/2023/12/19/why-the-eu-is-coming-for-elon-musk/
The formal infringement proceedings against X will focus on its supposed failure to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which came into force in August. This will be the first real test of the EU’s enforcement of the DSA and will demonstrate just how much power the European Commission has over what is allowed to be said, seen or heard online.
[…]
Who were these ‘qualified sources’? And what content was ‘flagged’ by which ‘relevant authorities’? No details were forthcoming. In fact, not even X has been made aware of the specifics. In response to the letter, Musk asked the European Commission to ‘list the violations you allude to on X, so that the public can see them’. This prompted Breton to arrogantly reply that Musk was ‘well aware of your users’ – and authorities’ – reports on fake content and glorification of violence. Up to you to demonstrate that you walk the talk.’ In short, it was a demand that Musk start censoring X’s users – or else.